Photography by Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Contributing Editor
WHAT: 51st Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament Starts Fishing!
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 2 – Friday, Aug. 6 Fishing starts at 7:30 a.m. each morning, with weigh-in at 4:30 p.m. each day at Kailua Pier.
WHERE: Kailua Kona, Tournament Headquarters
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT) starts fishing Monday, Aug. 2 for five days of intensive big game fishing off the Kona Coast.
Thirty one teams from around the world compete for the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament’s prestigious Governor’s trophy fishing aboard some of Kona’s finest charter boats.
HIBT teams include five teams from Australia and Japan, four teams from New Zealand. Returning top ten finishers from last year’s golden tournament include Old South Marlin Club #4, Alii Brothers Marlin Hui, Team Lantana, Old South Marlin Club #3, Pajaro Valley Game Fishing Club #2 and Team.
Additional teams include anglers from California, Hawaii, Florida, Papua New Guinea, Korea, Tahiti, and South Africa.
HIBT HEADQUARTERS CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ph: 808-331-6334
— Find out more:
www.hibtfishing.com
Miss Billfish 2010 Sonja Ascino
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